Mumbai, Nov. 1 -- The United colour of confusion that Maharashtra politics has become, seems to be further complicated by the role of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is playing both ways. But, if sources are to be believed, the BJP has got its arithmetic right, regardless of a not so rosy chemistry before the election.

While the world knows about the meeting between NCP stalwart Sharad Pawar and Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday evening, very few know that the NCP and BJP too are in touch with each other.

Informed sources suggest, BJP, which is faced with an adamant Shiv Sena that is not budging from its claims of a 50-50 agreement and sharing CM post, is exploring option of staking claim to form Government without the help of...